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Master Sergeant (Ret) Willis W. "Doc" Halliday,
Jr., US Army, age 78, of Carlisle, died Friday, January 21, 2011 at his home. He was born on Friday, July 15, 1932, in Troy,
NY, a son of the late Willis W. and Clara (Angus) Halliday.
Willis graduated from Troy High School, Troy,
NY. He was a veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Doc retired from the United States Army in 1969 as a Master Sergeant
and was awarded many honors and medals for his service to his country. After retiring from the Army, Doc served as an officer
with the Carlisle Police Department for several years and then retired from the New Cumberland Army Depot after more than
ten years of service. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie 1299, American Legion Post 101, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 761,
White Circle Club and a life member of V.F.W. Post 477, all of Carlisle.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife
of 58 years, Ruth M. (Bartlow) Halliday, four sons; Col. (Ret) Alan W. Halliday, M.D., US Army (and his wife, Ann) of San
Antonio, TX, Sgt. Major (Ret) William E. Halliday, USMC (and his wife, Eileen) of North Carolina, Glenn W. Halliday of Carlisle
and Pastor Mark S. Halliday (and his wife, Sue) of Roaring Springs, a brother, Paul Halliday of Ohio, a sister, Fay Olszowy
of Riverside, CA, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
brothers; Richard and James Halliday and sister, Susan Marhafer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday,
January 26, 2011 at Ewing Brothers
Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor Mark S. Halliday officiating. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. until time
of services at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery,
Annville.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Besides knowing Alan, I
feel a connection because my Dad was a career Marine (1942-1968)and was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War.
LaDonne
O'Connor
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To the Halliday Family,
Losing a loved one is difficult
and words will never capture the heart felt sorrow one feels when a parent dies. It has always been the good memories, life
lessons, and good times that have helped me through these times. For when a parent passes it's a loss of one's true hero/role
mode.
With warm regards,
Tequila E. Langham
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Our
deepest condolences at the passing of your Dad.
Randolph K Hays
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We are so sorry to learn about the passing of MSgt Halliday
(USN Ret.) He was a devout patroit, community leader and family man. His services to the VFW and the Cumberland County Honor
Guard are deeply appreciated and will be sorely missed. God speed to his entire family.
David L Erickson, Past
VFW Commander
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Mark & Sue and family.
Our condolences and prayers to you all.
Darlene
& John McCabe, Landisburg
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Dear Ruth and Family,
My wife Faye and I offer
our condolences for your loss. I am an Honor Guard member of the 1st Squad and will miss Doc. I have fond memories of our
trips to Washington D. C. in our attempts to make our wishes known to our Representatives. May our Father comfort you during
your time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Lonnie K. Frampton
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Dear Ruth Halliday and Family,
We are keeping
all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences.
Tom and Joan Weiss
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Dear Ruth and Sons,
Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of Bill.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Halliday
Elia
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May God comfort you in this time of loss.
Our prayers are will you and your family Mrs. Halliday.
Pauline
Amick (Bare Memoraial Church of God)
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I just want to send my condolences to my Uncle's family
for the loss of their father. I am the son of Susan Marhafer, Uncle Billy's younger sister. My prayers are with
you all. God Bless!!
Jeff Galluzzo
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So sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure he will
be missed. Reading the obituary in the paper my Mother sent to me brought back allot of memories as well. God
Bless!
Wayne Durnin
previously of Harriet St, currently of Spokane, WA
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I have never met a man who loved the Army more than Doc.
He was a patriot who never wavered in his beliefs and dedication to his country. He was always first in the chow line
-- I am certain he is now first in God's line.
Col. (Ret) David E. Crew
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I was extremely saddened to hear that Bill had passed away,
and extend my sympathy in your time of sorrow. If there is anything I can do to help, let me know.
Harvie Beavers
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